Crazy Week

Well leading into finals, I had been pretty nervous seeing as it was the first ones I had taken in college ever. On top of that CX Nationals were held the Sunday before, which meant I would be doing some major cramming. I followed the live text based coverage over at CXMagazine which was awesome. They covered the Portland GP the week before, of which I only caught Sunday (didn't have a clue they provided free coverage.) Either way those guys do one heck of a job. It isn't quite the same as it being on TV, but until cycling gets larger in the States, that won't be happening soon.

Well CXMagazine had a contest to win some amazingly sweet Edge Composites wheels. The same ones in fact that Jonathan Page rides and races on depending on the course. I decided it would be in my best interest to see if I could give it my college best and attempt to win. I am still awaiting the official news, but I have high hopes. Either way just the coverage alone took some stress off for the weekend, as well as added a little with the last minute review on Sunday and Monday.

On top of that, the Big T finally handled my X0-1 frame warranty and got me a new frame. I really like to stand behind companies that stand behind their product (against defect) for life. There are many different situations that can occur, but I have seen them even warranty things that have easily reached the life's end. Thanks again.

Finals went pretty ok. I kind of slashed my English final, and my final paper was probably my least developed of the semester, but the revision schedule was a little short. The math final went a little more confidently, and I ended up getting a B+ in the class. Totally awesome. I did not expect to do that well in a math class that I hadn't taken in high school which was 7 years ago.

On top of that, I began this week with a nice 5 hours on my Karate Monkey (not the best idea seeing it weighs 30lbs) with Adam and Shockey. We hit all sorts of gravel roads as well as Level B's that were anywhere from ice and snow covered, to completely drifted over. Needless to say with about 3-4 hours of it spent with actual snow flying, things got progressively more interesting. We ended up starving and thirsty. Luckily Karen was in town and completely took care of us, getting us pizza and beer within 10 minutes of us arriving at Adam's. Awesome day and I'm cooked. Hopefully Shockey made it home ok.

And things have been moved around and with some finger crossing involved, it looks like my 2010 bike quest might be clearing up. I will have to see, but I feel much better knowing that I might actually have some perspective on what is going to happen.

I'm wrecked and going to bed. Maybe after one more beer.